Find out how popular the last name Viayra is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Viayra.

Viayra, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Viayra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Viayra in America

Viayra is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Viayra surname appeared 150 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Viayra.

The history of the last name Viayra

The surname VIAYRA is of Spanish origin, first appearing in records from the 16th century in the regions of Castilla y León and Cantabria. It is believed to be a locative name, derived from a place name, though its exact origins are uncertain.

One theory suggests that VIAYRA is a variant spelling of "Viñera", which comes from the Spanish word "viña" meaning "vineyard". This could indicate that the earliest bearers of the name were associated with vineyards or winemaking. Another possibility is that VIAYRA is linked to the Basque word "bide" meaning "path" or "way", suggesting a connection to a specific route or location.

The earliest known record of the name VIAYRA dates back to 1542, when a Juan Viayra was mentioned in a document from the city of Burgos. In 1587, a Pedro Viayra was listed among the residents of the town of Santillana del Mar in Cantabria.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, several notable individuals bore the VIAYRA surname. Juan Antonio Viayra (1628-1701) was a Spanish painter from Madrid, known for his religious works and portraits. José Viayra y Clavijo (1693-1778) was a Franciscan friar and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of the Canary Islands.

In the 19th century, Francisco Viayra (1811-1891) was a prominent architect in Barcelona, responsible for designing several churches and public buildings. Mariano Viayra (1859-1928) was a Spanish military officer who fought in the Spanish-American War and the Rif War in Morocco.

One of the most famous bearers of the VIAYRA name was María Viayra de la Cuadra (1901-1979), a renowned Spanish poet and writer from Seville. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the traditions of Andalusia.

While VIAYRA is not a particularly common surname today, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions of Spain, with connections to various professions and cultural pursuits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Viayra

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Viayra.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Viayra was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Viayra was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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